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What Ukraine achieved in Paris

The Kyiv Post’s takeaways from the Normandy Summit, reported from Paris.

Ukrainians react to Normandy summit with cautious optimism

“We expected worse,” said Mykhailo Basarab, a coordinator of the anti-capitulation movement. “But we still have concerns.”

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed on day of Normandy summit

While leaders negotiated peace in Paris, three soldiers from the 14th Mechanized Brigade were killed by a landmine and Russian forces committed seven ceasefire violations.

Zelensky optimistic on long term gas deal

Zelensky and Putin dedicated a lot of time to gas during their meeting at the Normandy summit, and Zelensky left saying a long-term deal now looks more likely.

Meet the Top 30 under 30 winners of 2019

The Kyiv Post announced the winners of the 2019 Top 30 Under 30, an annual prize that celebrates young Ukrainian leaders, on Dec. 10.

Economy Minister Mylovanov: Ukraine needs ideas for economic growth

The investment will come. Now we need projects and projects come from the ideas from your head,” Mylovanov said during the Tiger Conference keynote speech.

Introducing e-government to help Ukraine integrate with EU

Panelists discussed the “Digital Future and Electronic Democracy” at the KyivPost’s Tiger Conference on Dec. 10.

Innovating the future of food 

The Tiger Conference’s Future of Food panel addressed how major global shifts are changing the food industry.

Noteworthy:

The Guardian: Russia-Ukraine – tentative progress at first talks for three years

UNIAN: Putin allows ‘flexibility’ of Minsk agreements

Ukrinform: Congress approves defense budget providing for allocation of aid to Ukraine

Reuters: Democrats unveil Trump impeachment charges